Examples of bookworm in a Sentence
She was always a bookworm when she was a kid.
a bookworm who prefers reading to just about any other activity
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Book clubs seem to be more popular than ever, which is good news for bookworms and casual readers alike.
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De Elizabeth, Glamour, 2 Jan. 2026
Try an Icelandic Christmas Tradition Talk about nurturing a bookworm!
—Caylin Harris, Parents, 21 Dec. 2025
Looking for a gift for the bookworm who has everything or a starter pack for a budding reading?
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 20 Dec. 2025
In the original film, Gaston tries to win the affection of Belle, a bookworm who falls in love with a Beast.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 16 Dec. 2025
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De Elizabeth, Glamour, 2 Jan. 2026
Try an Icelandic Christmas Tradition Talk about nurturing a bookworm!
—Caylin Harris, Parents, 21 Dec. 2025
Looking for a gift for the bookworm who has everything or a starter pack for a budding reading?
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 20 Dec. 2025
In the original film, Gaston tries to win the affection of Belle, a bookworm who falls in love with a Beast.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 16 Dec. 2025
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“Bookworm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bookworm. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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bookworm
noun
book·worm
-ˌwərm 
1
: any of various insect larvae that feed on the binding and paste of books
2
: a person devoted to reading or study
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